•September 2, 2020• The Publisher will be doing a Jeep run with all proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield. Sign in will start at 11 a.m. at the Publisher in Bethany and the run begins at Noon. The run is $10 per person or $25 per Jeep. All vehicles are welcome. Pauly’s BBQ will be cooking all day. Identity Crisis will be performing 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call Mike Sweeney at 474-6148 for more information. … Read More
•Septe mber 2, 2020• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Members of the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance received a visit from Colonel Kevin Golinghorst last week at Chip’s Marine in Sullivan. Golinghorst is the new commander in charge of the St. Louis District Army Corps of Engineers. While in the area he toured the Bo Woods Campground, Lake Shelbyville Water Trail and other areas around Lake Shelbyville. While at Chip’s Marine, owner Chip Christensen talked to Colonel Golinghurst about the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance and showed examples of the Lake Shelbyville cubes which are structures placed in the lake … Read More
Dear Editor, I am amazed at the numerous falsehoods told by the media and politicians about the U S Postal Service and the upcoming election. As a retired postal employee, I have no doubt postal employees across the country will be able to handle the surge of election mail. Some in the media may not know what they are saying is wrong; others are simply not telling you the truth. Most politicians know the facts, but choose to act like your taxes are paying the salary of all postal employees. This simply is not true! … Read More
•September 2, 2020• Lake Land College is proud to announce the 2020 summer graduates. The following students completed their degrees and certificates this summer: Arthur:Eusebio Briseno, certificate-Accounting; Jackie Carter, certificate-Practical Nursing Atwood: Lillian Messmore, certificate-Esthetics; Joshua Sausman, certificate-Auto Mechanic and Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology Bethany: Caroline Canada, certificate-Cosmetology; April Decesaro, certificate-Basic Nurse Assisting; Jessica Gill. Cerificate -Medical Assistant; Kathryn Jeffers, certificate-Basic Nurse Assisting; Hope Ruppert, Associate in Arts-Liberal Arts and Associate in Liberal Arts. Findlay: Maria Reinhart, certificate-Practical Nursing; Gage Sattler, Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Mercedes Tolliver, Associate in Applied Science-Human Services-Criminal Justice. Lovington-Sierra Brackemyre, certificate- Medical Assistant … Read More
Paul McKinzie Paul William McKinzie, 89, of Sullivan, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at his home in Sullivan. … Read More
•September 2, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Okaw Valley golfer Miles Harlin shot a 41 to earn medalist honors in a meet against Blue Ridge and Bement at Woodlawn Country Club in Farmer City Thursday. … Read More
Multiple COVID-19 Cases Confirmed •September 2, 2020• It is with heavy hearts that the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) recognizes the first confirmed COVID-19 death of a Moultrie County male resident in his 70s. “We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved one,” said Angela Hogan, RN, MSPH, Moultrie County Health Department Administrator. “During this time of grief in respect to the family’s privacy, we are not releasing any additional information.” … Read More
•September 2, 2020• Is your child ready for Kindergarten? This early childhood group is for getting ready to enter Kindergarten. We will give you the materials you need in order to prepare them. Meetings are two times a month on Friday at 10:00 a.m. starting September 18. Every student will receive a back pack and folder. It’s a great opportunity to socialize with peers and learn how a classroom setting will work. This class is completely free. When we meet it will be ran like a preschool class with a circle time, craft, and lesson. Come in or call the … Read More
•September 2, 2020• Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for a period of one year past the licenses’ current 2020 expiration date. As a result, drivers age 75 and older with a 2020 driver’s license expiration date do not need to visit a facility to renew their driver’s license until shortly before their birthday in 2021. “I am mindful of the heightened risks associated with seniors contracting COVID-19, and that is why I have authorized this … Read More